Joann Deatsch
September 23, 2025
Joann (Davitt) Deatsch was known by her family and many others in her life as, quite simply, the best of us.
She was humble, prideful, hard-working, smart, fun, quiet, generous and caring. During her 90 years of life, she consistently made those around her feel loved and appreciated.
Joann was born October 24, 1934, in...
Ruth "Lynn" Lee
September 22, 2025
Celebration of life Services for Ruth "Lynn" Lee, 83, of Indianola, who passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home.
Lynn was born in Tacoma, Washington, and throughout her life called several places home, including California, Colorado, and Kansas City, Missouri. For the past 13 years,...
Catherine Jean Estell
September 21, 2025
Catherine Jean Estell, 91, of Norwalk, Iowa, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Des Moines. She was born October 14, 1933, in southern Iowa to Arthur and Bernice Smart, where she grew up on various farms and embraced life as a true farm girl at heart.
Catherine was known to all as "Nana," and also...
Robert Dean Mccauley
September 18, 2025
Graveside services for Robert Dean McCauley, 87, of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away Thursday, September, 18, 2025, will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Belmont Cemetery, Milo, Iowa.
Robert Dean McCauley was born June 19, 1938 in Clarke County, Iowa to Virgil and Mildred McCauley. Â Robert was a true Ford Automotive man, but he...
Matthew Charles Lau
September 18, 2025
Matthew Charles Lau, 67, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on September 18, 2025. He was born May 19, 1958, in Michigan City, Indiana, to David and Mary-Lynn Lau.
Matthew was the third of five children, joining siblings David Jr., Paul Majot (deceased), Andrew Emile (deceased), and Amy Elizabeth.
From a young age, he displayed...
Jo Ann Overton
September 17, 2025
Services for Jo Ann Overton, 90, who passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Westhaven Community in Boone, IA, will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 22, at Overton Funeral Home 501 West Ashland Avenue Indianola, IA 50125, with burial following in the Des Moines Masonic Cemetery in Des Moines, IA.
Jo Ann was born to Howard...
Philip Aaron Wachter
September 15, 2025
Services for Philip Aaron Wachter, 43, of Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Â Visitation will be held prior to services from 2 to 4 p.m. Â Inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date in the Rosemont Cemetery, Milo....
Ruth "Dolly" Flinn
September 15, 2025
Ruth L. Flinn, better known as "Dolly" to her family and friends, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025.
She was born at home in the rural Valley Junction/Des Moines area on December 23, 1930 to George William and Ruth Florence (Anderson) Miller.
When she was born her mother called her, her beautiful baby doll....
Larry Charles Shuff
September 15, 2025
Larry Charles Shuff, 83, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 15, 2025 at home with his family and pup at his side. A Celebration of Life will be held Noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, September 20 at the American Legion Post #165, 105 W 1st Ave, Indianola, IA 50125.
Born the youngest of eleven children, Larry...
Janice Kay King
September 12, 2025
Janice King passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, surrounded by her family at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Janice was a Rural Letter carrier for USPS for 30 years.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years and 5 months, Bob; their children, Diane (Cain) Kremitzki, Joanne King, Joseph King; grandchildren, Dillon (Taylor) Hernandez, Hannah...
Ronald Wayne Davison
September 9, 2025
Ronald Wayne Davison, 68, of Indianola, Iowa; most recently of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ron passed away peacefully with family present on September 9th, 2025, due to complications from heart failure. Ron was born September 5th, 1957, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Glen and Phyllis Davison of Indianola. He was the 5th of 7 children, and graduated from...
Gregory Charles Knau
September 8, 2025
Gregory "Greg" Knau, beloved husband, devoted friend, and passionate explorer of the world, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the age of 74. Greg lived life with a sense of adventure, joy, and deep appreciation for both the extraordinary and the everyday.
Greg's greatest joy was traveling the world hand in hand with his...
Gloria Ann Elmore
September 7, 2025
Gloria Ann Elmore, 93, of Indianola, Iowa went to be with her Savior on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines.
Gloria was born October 20, 1931, in Des Moines, Iowa, the oldest daughter of Albert and Anna (Nichols) Howard. She attended McKinley and Oak Park Elementary Schools, Warren Harding Middle School, and North...
Joann Stark Eddy
September 7, 2025
JoAnn Stark Eddy passed away at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, on September 7, 2025 - her 92nd birthday. She was born in Boone, Iowa on September 7, 1933 to parents Howard and Mildred Stark of Boxholm, Iowa.
JoAnn grew up in Boxholm and attended Boxholm High School, graduating in 1951. Following high school, she attended,...
Shirley Wiegert Faber
September 6, 2025
Services for Shirley Wiegert Faber, 92, of Johnston, formerly of Martensdale, who passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 at St. Patrick's Irish Settlement Church with burial following in the Linn Grove Cemetery, rural Norwalk.
Shirley was born on September 28, 1932 on a farm near Fonda, Iowa the...
Deborah Jean Langer
September 6, 2025
Debbie Langer, 55, of Indianola, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, after fighting breast cancer for nine years.
She was born on August 25, 1970, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Dennis Langer and Norma Langer Cambron.
Debbie was the best mother anyone could've asked for and is survived by her children, Jake Padgett,...
Danny Lee Moore
August 31, 2025
Danny Lee Moore, 75, of Carlisle, Iowa, passed away at home on August 31, 2025 surrounded by his wife, children and their loyal dog, Bella.
Dan was born February 4, 1950 at home in Guthrie Center to Kenneth Charles Moore and Marilyn Elaine (Williams) Moore. His family lived in and around the Des Moines area and he...
Hazel "Bunny" Ann Peck
August 30, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bunny (Hazel) Ann Peck of Indianola, Iowa, who passed away on August 30, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clair Whittles...
Jeanne Elaine Johnson
August 27, 2025
JEANNE E JOHNSON
Norwalk
Jeanne Elaine Johnson, 76, of Norwalk, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from injuries sustained in a car accident in May 2025. Born on September 19, 1948, in Chariton, Iowa, she was raised in Lucas County, Iowa with her seven siblings. Â She attended school in Chariton and graduated with...
Lois Rogers Godwin
August 26, 2025
A Celebration of Life service for Lois Honor Rogers Godwin, 98, of Indianola, who passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the Indianola First United Methodist Church. Â The family will greet friends prior to service from 9 to 11 a.m. Â Inurnment of cremains will follow in the Indianola I.O.O.F....
